Lancer Skincare The Method: Polish Blemish Control
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Trihydroxystearin + 5 moreWorks
“In addition, the serum's deeply hydrating formula conditions, moisturizss and protects to keeps lips soft, firm and supple.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hydrolyzed algae extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, glyceryl stearate.
Evens skin toneLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract + 2 moreNot delivered
“Developed for oily, congested or blemish-prone skin, the advanced formula combines enzymatic and physical exfoliants with oil-minimising agents, promoting a more even and healthy-looking complexion.”
This product contains ingredients (lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract + 2 moreNot delivered
“Pumpkin and Pomegranate Enzymes gently exfoliate and dissolve sebum while Magnesium Crystals buff away dead cells, improving the look of skin texture and fine lines.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but These ingredients is not the most effective.
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Lancer Skincare Volume Enhancing Lip Serum is an advanced lip treatment that dramatically plumps lips, diminishes fine lines, and defines lip contours for a lush, youthful appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishRetinyl palmitate, Salicylic acidNot delivered
“The Method Polish Blemish Control”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butylene glycol~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium bicarbonate~5.5–8.2%
Magnesium oxide~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOleth-20~2–3.1%
Trihydroxystearin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinSilica~1.5–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractSyringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHydrolyzed algae extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed algae extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.75%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSalicylic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidWater~0.15–0.5%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Butylene glycol, Sodium bicarbonate, Magnesium oxide, Peg-8, Glycerin, Oleth-20, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Syringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed algae extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Salicylic acid, Water, Maltodextrin, Sorbic acid, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Lancer SkincareThe Method: Polish Blemish ControlYOUR PRODUCT | NorevaAcnomega 200 | Dr Dennis GrossAlpha Beta Intense Glow Pads for Face | MuradExclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | — | $25.91 | $39.00 | $105.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dermalogica Age Smart Multi Vitamin ThermafoliantAPLB Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Facial Cream 55ml
Product summary
"Lancer Skincare - The Method: Polish Blemish Control" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.60%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed algae extract 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 72.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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